ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q, the Largest 4K UHD FreeSync 2 HDR Gaming Monitor

[kapone32]

I'm still gaming on an LG 4K 43".

How do you like it? I was looking at that one but went with Acer because of cost.

 

[net2007]

How do you like it? I was looking at that one but went with Acer because of cost.

Ever since the move to 4k, it's eye-opening. When you equate resolution to light, it's easy to see that not only sharpness is affected. Literally, you're eyes see the sharpness and improved light. This can be observed by say going from a 24mp camera to 42mp crop. Going back to gaming and everyday use. I've personally used the Wasabi Mango 4k 120hz for a brief time, which is what I suspect this panel is derived from. It is worthy. Colors pop, black is good.. and to see the 120hz option unlock.. It's nice. Also, 8bit is 120hz, 10bit can be had by selecting 98hz(DisplayPort 1.4). This is what I will do as soon as this thing comes out.

 

[Prima.Vera]

One statement only:

21:9

Cannot get any better for gaming or watching native cinema movies. 16:9 is yesterday's news for gaming and multimedia.

 

[net2007]

One statement only:

21:9

Cannot get any better for gaming or watching native cinema movies. 16:9 is yesterday's news for gaming and multimedia.

I use mine for work, gaming, movies.. I do like 21:9, but there isn't enough to make use of it. Black borders are not cool.

 

[Prima.Vera]

Black borders?

 

[net2007]

Black borders?

I had a 21:9 for a short time. Some movies/games/programs do not support 21:9. I realize there are workarounds for some, but essentially, when you're used to gaming on a 43" panel, 21:9 literally cuts the real estate in half. Now, if they would make a giant 21:9 that didn't do that, I would seriously consider it. ;p

 

[Pjokerxp_]

am still Gaming on Sony X800D HDR 4K 43inch VA panel

 

[springs113]

This is touted as an HDR monitor. VA-s several times bigger contrast ratio is huge.

Edit:

ROG STRIX XG438Q | Monitors | ROG Global

ROG Swift XG438Q

www.asus.com

Spec only says 4000:1, that is about right for native contrast of a VA panel. No dynamic contrast and no FALD?
I just hope it is not another $1200 wonder, especially with these specs.

wasnt it rumored to be around that price back at computex?

 

[BArms]

wasnt it rumored to be around that price back at computex?

I don't see this selling for less than $2k myself. At $1200 I'd probably buy one, but I wouldn' be surprised if this was even $2500 or more.

 

[net2007]

I don't see this selling for less than $2k myself. At $1200 I'd probably buy one, but I wouldn' be surprised if this was even $2500 or more.

I'm hearing rumors of $1300. This makes sense. I mean they milked the $2000 27" for as long as they could. HDMI 2.1 to DP 1.4 adapters are coming soon. When that happens.. It really is game over for these monitor manufacturers as far as the inflated prices. I was ready to pull the trigger on a 55" Nano Cell From LG which supports HDMI 2.1, which can be had for $999. Even without VRR.. @ 120hz.. it's hardly noticeable for screen tear. Actually.. If I'm not mistaken the HDMI 2.1's from LG support VRR.

 

[atomicus]

I'm hearing rumors of $1300. This makes sense. I mean they milked the $2000 27" for as long as they could. HDMI 2.1 to DP 1.4 adapters are coming soon. When that happens.. It really is game over for these monitor manufacturers as far as the inflated prices. I was ready to pull the trigger on a 55" Nano Cell From LG which supports HDMI 2.1, which can be had for $999. Even without VRR.. @ 120hz.. it's hardly noticeable for screen tear. Actually.. If I'm not mistaken the HDMI 2.1's from LG support VRR.

I'm actually surprised this is coming in at such a relatively low price. OK, it's hardly 'cheap', but it makes a mockery of the PG35VQ and upcoming 38GL950G which are twice as much, and certainly not twice the monitor! Pricing is getting way out of hand, so I just hope this 43" from Asus (and Acer's equivalent) are actually good, because it will give anyone serious pause for thought over the vastly more expensive options, and hopefully see prices drop.

 

[springs113]

I don't see this selling for less than $2k myself. At $1200 I'd probably buy one, but I wouldn' be surprised if this was even $2500 or more.

It is around $1300, I like it but I think im going to jump on that LG GL850 bandwagon.

 

[cl940]

VA panel , lost my sale right there IPS or PLS or nothing.

if it was ips it would be 2000